Memorial Day 2014

United States Memorial Day

United States Memorial Day is a federal public holiday to commemorate US soldiers that have died during military service. Now it has been extended to remember non-military persons as well. Memorial Day was also named as Decoration Day in the past.

When Is Memorial Day?

US Memorial Day falls on last Monday in May every year.

Date of Memorial Day 2014
Memorial Day 2014 falls on Monday, 26 May 2014.

Memorial Day 2014 Celebrations

How people in the United States celebrates Memorial Day
During Memorial Day, people in the US visit the graves of their deceased relatives, regardless of whether they had served in the military. Since it falls on Monday, Memorial Day has also become one of long-weekends tradition devoted for short vacation, shopping, or family reunions. You can expect many activities around the country during the Memorial Day 2014 weekends.